Israel's jiu-jitsu team adds four medals at Junior Worlds
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 10:27 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Israel's jiu-jitsu team secured four more podium finishes at the Junior World Jiu-Jitsu Championships in Abu Dhabi on August 6, leaving them in second place in the overall medal standings. Leading the team's performance was Guy Torres, who claimed the Under-18 world championship in the under-62 kg division. Tamir Naim also contributed with a bronze medal in that category. Shalev Snir added a silver in the under-56 kg category, and Eden Gamliel finished runner-up in the Under-18 under-69 kg division. The team achieved a total of 13 medals at the championships, including four golds, reinforcing their standing as a competitive force in international jiu-jitsu.
- •Israel added four medals in No-Gi competition at Junior Worlds.
- •Guy Torres won the under-62 kg championship title.
- •Tamir Naim earned bronze in the same weight class.
- •Shalev Snir and Eden Gamliel took silver in their respective divisions.
- •The team collected a total of 13 medals at the championships.
- 10:27 PMYahoo Sports — Israel adds four more medals at Jiu-Jitsu Worlds
"Israel's jiu-jitsu team capped the Junior World Jiu-Jitsu Championships in Abu Dhabi with four more podium finishes, leaving the team in second place in overall medal standings. Israel’s outstanding run at the Cadet and Junior World Jiu-Jitsu Championships in Abu Dhabi continued with another impressive haul of medals in the No-Gi competition, as the blue-and-white delegation capped the event with four more podium finishes and second place in the overall medal standings.
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